What is an Edge Grain?hardwood furniture board

What is an Edge Grain?

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Edge grain refers to a specific visible pattern on the surface of a wood countertop, which indicates that it has been constructed by exposing the staves of the boards utilized. Stave is a term employed to describe the long side-edges of a cut board. Edge grain construction is more durable than face grain construction yet less durable than end grain construction. Countertops or other surfaces intended to be subjected to abrasion or to function as a high-traffic work area can be made of edge grain to enhance strength and durability.

Here are some use cases of edge grain:

1. ** Kitchen cutting board/cutting board ** : This is one of the most common applications of edge grain, which provides better durability and cutting performance.
2. ** Desktop ** : Some wooden desktops will use edge grain structure to add uniqueness and texture.
3. ** Tool handles ** : The handles of tools such as hammers and axes may use edge grain wood to improve grip comfort and durability.

How is it made?

The production process for Edge grain usually includes the following steps:
1. Material selection: Choose wood suitable for making Edge grain, such as maple, walnut, etc.
2. Cutting: Cut the wood to the appropriate size and shape.
3. Splicing: The cut wood is spliced together according to the direction of the edge texture, which can be fixed using glue or other adhesives.
4. Trimming: Trimming the spliced wood to make its surface smooth and smooth.
5. Finished: After the above steps, Edge grain is finished.

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It should be noted that making Edge grain requires a certain amount of skill and experience to ensure the firmness of the stitching and the quality of the surface. At the same time, different wood types and processing methods may be different, and the specific production process needs to be adjusted according to the actual situation.

 

The difference between edge grain and veneer

Edge grain (sapwood) and Veneer (veneer) have the following main differences:

**Edge grain** :
1. ** Made of solid wood ** : Usually made of solid wood strips.
2. ** Visible wood fiber ** : You can see the true fiber texture of wood.
3. ** Relatively thick ** : there is a certain thickness.

**Veneer** :
1. ** Thin wood chips ** : is a very thin layer of wood skin.
2. ** Surface decoration ** : mainly used for surface decoration to provide beautiful effects.
3. ** Relatively thin ** : The thickness is thin.